Potter Co. TX - Obits: Wednesday, December 22, 2004 ============================================================== Thanks to http://www.amarillonet.com/ for permission to upload their obits to the USGenWeb Archives. Copyright. All rights reserved. Amarillo Globe-News http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm ============================================================== Amarillo Globe-News Obituaries Wednesday, December 22, 2004 Amarillo Samuel C. Kiser Samuel C. Kiser, 57, of Amarillo, died Sunday, Dec. 19, 2004. Today, Dec. 22, following a private interment by Boxwell Brothers Funeral Directors, the family will receive friends at 2 p.m. in First Presbyterian Church Great Hall. A memorial service will follow at 3 p.m. today in First Presbyterian's sanctuary with Dr. Jim Bankhead, Dr. Murray Gossett, Shannon Brooks and Jeff Booth officiating. Arrangements are by Boxwell Brothers Funeral Directors, 2800 Paramount Blvd. Sam was born Nov. 8, 1947. He was the middle child of Harve and Lois Kiser. He married the former Patsy Kempson on April 3, 1976, in Amarillo. He graduated from Plainview High School in 1966 and attended the University of Cordoba in Cordoba, Argentina, in 1969, studying Latin American economics and literature. Sam volunteered with the U.S. Information Service in Cordoba as a translator and teacher. He graduated from Texas Tech University in 1970 with a bachelor of science degree in economics, with minors in Spanish and government. In 1973, he graduated from St. Mary's School of Law with a doctor of jurisprudence. He was admitted to the State Bar of Texas in 1973. Sam served as assistant city attorney for the city of Amarillo from 1973 to 1974 and then was an assistant county attorney for Potter County from 1974 until 1977. He was named first assistant in 1976. Sam engaged in the private practice of law from 1977 to 1987 with the firm of Sanders Kiser & Baker. In 1987, he was appointed to the 181st Judicial District Court, where he served until he retired in 2000. He was elected as a fellow of the Texas Bar Foundation. He was actively engaged in the operation of Crawford Ranch until his death. Sam was a member of First Presbyterian Church in Amarillo, where he taught Sunday school class and was elected deacon and elder. Sam served as a board member for the Don and Sybil Harrington Cancer Center, Panhandle Regional Planning Commission Dispute Resolution, Amarillo College Court Reporting Advisory Board, Panhandle Council for the Deaf Closed Caption Advisory Commission and the Amarillo Humane Society. He was a member of the Gideons International, Texas and Southwest Cattle Raisers' Association, Rotary International, Amarillo Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and the Potter/Randall County Juvenile Board. Sam cherished his Lord and his family. As a husband, father, grandfather, son, brother, friend and neighbor, he reached out in love, touched hearts and left his imprint on their lives. Sam was passionate about life and strove to be the best he could be. He gave his all to life, and those he touched were lifted. He was preceded in death by a brother, Howard, in 1968. Survivors include his wife; two sons, Kempson Kiser and wife, Janette, and Blair Kiser and wife, Amanda; three grandchildren, Shyanne Kiser, Cierra Kiser and Crawford Kiser; his parents of Plainview; a brother, Roy Kiser and wife, Barbara, of Plainview; a nephew, Roy Kiser Jr. and wife, Deanna; a niece, Risa Kiser Woodward and husband, Doug; and a great-nephew, Dylan Woodward. The family suggests memorials be to the Don and Sybil Harrington Cancer Center Stem Cell Research Program, the Don and Sybil Harrington Cancer Center Quality of Life Program or to First Presbyterian Church. Amarillo Globe-News, Dec. 22, 2004 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Whitney Leigh Rich Whitney Leigh Rich, 39, of Amarillo died Saturday, Dec. 18, 2004, in Reno, Nev. Services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday in First Presbyterian Church with Dr. Murray Gossett, pastor, officiating. Burial will be in Llano Cemetery. Ms. Rich was born in Amarillo on Oct. 5, 1965. Whitney attended Bonham Junior High School and Tascosa High School. Over the years, she has been a resident of St. Petersburg, Fla., Austin, Amarillo and Reno. As her life's work, Whitney was an accomplished graphic designer. As her life's art, Whitney was the mother of her four beloved children. Whitney shared her spirit of joy and laughter with all who crossed her path. She possessed a deep love for her family and friends, which was returned. She will be very missed by all, including her special dogs, Frank and Beans. Survivors include four children, Kelsea, 18, Colton, 17, Tamarin, 14, and Haven, 3; her mother, Myra Avant of Amarillo; her father, Jimmy Rich of Beaumont; a sister, Kris McElligott; a brother, Jay Rich of Houston; her grandmother, Anita Rich of Amarillo; and many loving aunts, uncles and cousins. The family suggests memorials be to Amarillo Speech and Hearing Center, 1300 Wallace Blvd., Amarillo, TX 79106. Amarillo Globe-News, Dec. 22, 2004 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Yvonne "Carol" Faulkner Yvonne "Carol" Faulkner, 58, of Amarillo died Monday, Dec. 20, 2004. Services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday in Paramount Baptist Church. Burial will be in Memory Gardens Cemetery by Schooler-Gordon Funeral Directors, 5400 S. Bell St. Mrs. Faulkner was born in St. Charles, Mo., to P.R. and Ann Adams on June 17, 1946. She graduated from Panhandle High School and went on to West Texas State University and Clovis Community College. She earned her degree at Eastern New Mexico University in Portales, N.M. She married Charles Faulkner on Sept. 2, 1965, in Clayton, N.M. Carol was a teacher at Farwell Elementary for 13 years and Monahans for one year. She had a unique ability to touch everyone she met and was the most giving and loving person. She will be remembered for her unselfish and persuasive personality. She was a member of Paramount Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her brother, Rhonald "Rocky" Adams. Survivors include her husband of 39 years; two sons, Alan Faulkner and wife, Brenda, and Chris Faulkner and wife, Margaret, all of Phoenix; a daughter, Tina Bremer of Amarillo; five grandchildren, Heath, Colt, Nicholas, Lyndsi and Deric; her parents; and numerous nephews. The family will receive friends and family from 5 to 7 p.m. today at the funeral home. The family suggests memorials be to Citychurch, 205 S. Polk St., Amarillo, TX 79101 and to BSA Hospice. Amarillo Globe-News, Dec. 22, 2004 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Clara Alonzo Clara Alonzo, 38, of Amarillo died Tuesday, Dec. 21, 2004. Rosary will be said at 7 p.m. today in Blackburn-Shaw Funeral Directors Memorial Chapel, Fifth Avenue and Pierce Street. Mass of the Resurrection will be at 2 p.m. Thursday in St. Laurence Cathedral with the Rev. Gabriel Cardiel officiating. Burial will be in Llano Cemetery. Ms. Alonzo was born and raised in Amarillo. She graduated from Caprock High School in 1984 where she was a track star. She attended West Texas State University in Canyon on a track scholarship. Survivors include her mother, Virginia N. Alonzo of Amarillo; a daughter, Sandra Heidmann of Amarillo; four sons, David Alonzo and wife, Maria, Jesus Flores, Jose Flores and Christopher Hinjois, all of Amarillo; two brothers, Antonio Alonzo Jr. and Jose Angel Alonzo and wife, Wendy, all of Amarillo; a sister, Cynthia Alonzo and husband, Jimmy; two grandchildren, Anna-Maria Alonzo and Esmeralda Alonzo, all of Amarillo; three nephews; and six nieces. Special thanks to the following for their love and support in our time of need: John and Viola Alonzo, Patsy Alonzo, Frank and Juanita Rocha, Evira Avilos, Joe Alonzo and St. Laurence Cathedral Parish family. The family suggests memorials be to the Clara Alonzo Fund in care of St. Laurence Cathedral, 2300 N. Spring St., Amarillo TX 79107. Amarillo Globe-News, Dec. 22, 2004 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Maxine Kirkland Burch Maxine Kirkland Burch, 79, of Amarillo died Sunday, Dec. 19, 2004, in Dallas. Services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday in Schooler-Gordon Funeral Directors Bell Avenue Chapel, 5400 Bell St., with the Rev. Jerry Davey officiating. Burial will be in Memory Gardens Cemetery. There will be a memorial service at First Baptist Church in The Colony on Jan. 8, 2005. Mrs. Burch went to be with her heavenly Father on Dec. 19, 2004, after 79 blessed and healthy years that began in Kress. Maxine and her husband, Leslie, raised their family in Amarillo as members of Hillcrest Baptist Church. She retired from AMPI in 1985 and moved to The Colony in 1994 where she joined First Baptist Church. Her beloved Sunday School class and Bible study group have her support and joy. She loved to laugh and had a great sense of humor. She had many friends in Amarillo and The Colony who were very dear to her. She was preceded in death by her husband, Leslie, and her son, Jimmy Burch. Survivors include a daughter, Linda Harris of Dallas; a son, Ronnie Burch and wife, Rickye, of Keller; two grandsons, Justin of Keller and Mark of Nashville, Tenn.; a great-granddaughter, Skylar; two sisters, Thelma Harrington and husband, John, of Wichita Falls and June Holt and husband, Johnny, of Paris; two brothers, Loyd Kirkland and wife, Winona, of Tulia and Henry Kirkland and wife, Jane, of Kingman, Ariz.; and numerous nieces and nephews. The family suggests memorials be to The Alzheimer's Association, 7610 N. Stemmons, Suite 600, Dallas, TX 75247, designated for research. The phone number is (214) 827-0062. Amarillo Globe-News, Dec. 22, 2004 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dan "Scott" Gattis Jr. Dan "Scott" Gattis Jr., 22, of Amarillo died Monday, Dec. 20, 2004. Services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday in Schooler Funeral Home Brentwood Chapel, 4100 S. Georgia, with the Rev. Larry Harvey, pastor of Trinity Fellowship in Littlefield, officiating. Burial will be in Memory Gardens Cemetery. Mr. Gattis was born and raised in Amarillo. He was a loving father, son, brother and grandson and will be dearly missed. "XOXO.....We Love You From Here.....XOXO." He was preceded in death by his grandfathers, George Gattis and Rick Miller. Survivors include a daughter, Rachel of Abilene; his grandmothers, Lena Gattis and Sandy Miller, both of Amarillo; his mother, Kim Cannon and husband, Ron, of Amarillo; his father, Dan Gattis Sr. and wife, Bonnie, of Fritch; his great-grandparents, Carl and Rosemary Galub and Mike and Gladys Taylor, all of Amarillo; three sisters, Lisa Fondren and Brooke Owings, both of Amarillo, and McKenzie Gattis of Fritch; a special aunt, Cheryl Gattis of Austin; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. The family suggest memorials be to Asthma/American Lung Association, P.O. Box 26460, Austin, TX 78755-0460. Amarillo Globe-News, Dec. 22, 2004 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Kay Powell Kay Powell, 65, of Amarillo died Monday, Dec. 20, 2004. Services will be 10 a.m. Thursday in Boxwell Brothers Funeral Direcotrs Ivy Chapel, 2800 Paramount Blvd., with Dr. Howard Batson, pastor of First Baptist Church. officiating. Burial will be in Llano Cemetery. Mrs. Powell was born March 19, 1939, in Anadarko, Okla. She graduated from Palo Duro High School. Kay married Michael Powell in 1958. She was a registered nurse, graduating as an honor student in her class, and worked at Northwest Texas Hospital. Survivors include her husband; two sons, David Powell and Pat Powell, both of Amarillo; a daughter-in-law, Becky Powell of Amarillo; and three grandchildren, Brandon, Michael and James. The family suggests memorials be to Faith City Mission, 401 S.E. Second Ave., Amarillo, TX 79101. Amarillo Globe-News, Dec. 22, 2004 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Canyon Blanche Nesteby CANYON - Blanche Nesteby, 80, died Monday, Dec. 20, 2004, in Amarillo. Services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday in Brooks Funeral Directors Chapel in Canyon. Burial will be in Memory Gardens Cemetery. Mrs. Nesteby was born on Nov. 25, 1924 in Roosevelt, Okla., to Ernest and Mary Hudson Godfrey. She graduated from Roosevelt High School. She married Ernest Nesteby at Fort Sill, Okla., in 1955. She was a member of the University Church of Christ. She was preceded in death by a son, Charles E. Shores, in 2002, a sister, Alice Moore and a brother, Carl Godfrey. Survivors include her husband; two daughters, Shirley Ann Blakley of Canyon and Linda Bennett of Oklahoma City; a son, Gary Nesteby of Bruceville; two sisters, Flossie Trotter of Bolder, Colo., and Sally Smith of Joplin, Mo.; seven grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. The family suggests memorials be to Big Brothers/Big Sisters. Amarillo Globe-News, Dec. 22, 2004 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Area Marie Getman DUMAS - Marie Getman, 76, died Monday, Dec. 20, 2004. Services will be at 2 p.m. today in Morrison Funeral Directors Memorial Chapel with the Rev. Art Lynch, pastor of First Street Church of Christ, officiating. Burial will be in Dumas Cemetery. Mrs. Getman married Donald Getman on March 31, 1955, in Tucumcari, N.M. She was a homemaker and a member of First Street Church of Christ. Survivors include her husband; a daughter, Sharon Reynolds of Waldorf, Md.; a sister, Betty McCutchen of Guymon, Okla.; a half brother, Dennis Stanley of Socorro, N.M.; three grandsons, Allen Reynolds of Waldorf, Zachery Getman of Dumas and Nickolas; a granddaughter, Tamie of Dumas; and three great- grandchildren. The family will be at 120 County Club Terrace in Dumas. Amarillo Globe-News, Dec. 22, 2004 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Abagail Alexis Tamez BOVINA - Abagail Alexis Tamez, infant daughter of Nemecio Rodriguez and Stephanie Ann Tamez, died Monday, Dec. 20, 2004, in Amarillo. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Thursday in St. Ann's Catholic Church in Bovina, with the Rev. David Contreras officiating. Burial will be in Bovina Cemetery by Blackwell Funeral Home of Friona. Survivors include her parents and her grandparents, Blanca and Claude Tamez Jr. and Maria and Nemecio Rodriguez Sr., all of Bovina. Amarillo Globe-News, Dec. 22, 2004 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Katherine Rogers MULESHOE - Katherine Rogers, 90, died Monday, Dec. 20, 2004, in Amherst. Services will be at 2 p.m. Friday in First Baptist Church with Dr. Stacy Conner officiating. Burial will be at Muleshoe Memorial Park Cemetery. Mrs. Rogers lived in Muleshoe since 1929, moving there from Charlie. She was a member of the First Baptist Church and a homemaker. Survivors include two sons, Clinton Rogers of Muleshoe and Richard Rogers of League City; four grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and two great- great-grandchildren. The family suggests memorials be to Vista Care Hospice, 4418 Olton Road, Planview, TX 79072. Amarillo Globe-News, Dec. 22, 2004 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Earl Bagwell FRITCH - Earl Bagwell, 80, died Sunday, Dec. 19, 2004, in Big Spring. Services will be at 10 a.m. today in Brown Funeral Directors Chapel of the Fountains in Borger with Mary Ingram officiating. Burial will be in Westlawn Cemetery in Borger. Mr. Bagwell was born March 12, 1924, in Rochester. He served in the Army during World War II. Survivors include a stepson, James Martin of Tonkawa, Okla.; a daughter, Tammy Price of Coahoma; two stepdaughters, Mary Ingram of Borger and Wilma Dennis of Fritch; two brothers, W.K. Bagwell of Albuquerque, N.M., and Jack Bagwell of Dumas; a sister, Betty Rice of Texarkana; three grandchildren; and eight stepgrandchildren. The family suggests memorials be to a favorite charity or church of your choice. Amarillo Globe-News, Dec. 22, 2004 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Pearl Elizabeth Sherwood CHILDRESS - Pearl Elizabeth Sherwood, 74, died Tuesday, Dec. 21, 2004. Services will be at 2 p.m. today in First Baptist Church in Wellington with the Rev. Kevin Everett, pastor, officiating. Burial will be in Memorial Garden Cemetery in Wellington by Johnson Funeral Home. Mrs. Sherwood married Robert Lee Sherwood on Oct. 14, 1949. She worked as a LVN nurse for 48 years and was a member of Lela Baptist Church. Survivors include four sons, Bobby Lee Sherwood and James David Sherwood, both of Childress, Billy Dean Sherwood of McLean and Joel Eugene Sherwood of Wellington; two daughters, Lavona Aguirre and Deanna Cagle, both of Childress; a brother, Travis Underwood of Justin; nine grandchildren; and seven great- grandchildren. Amarillo Globe-News, Dec. 22, 2004 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Alice Bessie Taylor Brazzeal: 1906-2004 Alice Bessie Taylor Brazzeal HEREFORD - Alice Bessie Taylor Brazzeal, 98, died Monday, Dec. 20, 2004. Services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday in Caledonia Cemetery near El Dorado, Ark., with the Rev. Bruce Murphy and the Rev. Hugh Nelson officiating. Arrangements are by Parkside Chapel Funeral Home. Mrs. Brazzeal was born Feb. 22, 1906, in Strong, Ark., to William Jacob and Sara Annie Green Taylor. She married G. C. Brazzeal in 1925 in Caledonia, Ark., where she lived most of her life. She moved to Hereford a few years ago to be close to her daughter. She was a member of Temple Baptist Church in Hereford, and a Sunday school teacher for more than 70 years. She was preceded in death by her husband; a daughter, Evelyn; and 10 brothers and sisters. Survivors include a daughter, Clara Bartlett and husband, the Rev H. Wyatt, of Hereford; a granddaughter, Nancy Thakar of Hobbs, N.M.; eight great- grandchildren, Anita Scroggins of Wolfforth, Sara Ruiz of Lubbock, Heather Hucks of Santa Barbara, Calif., and Charles Thakar, Naomi Thakar, Kevin Thakar, Emily Thakar and David Thakar, all of Hobbs, N.M. Amarillo Globe-News, Dec. 22, 2004 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Pearl Louise Muller FARWELL - Pearl Louise Muller, 84, died Monday, Dec. 20, 2004. Graveside services will be at 10 a.m. today in Lawn Haven Memorial Gardens in Clovis, N.M., with Gary Johnson officiating. Arrangements are by Muffley Funeral Home of Clovis. Mrs. Muller was born Dec. 5, 1920, in Glendale, Ariz., to Ray and Susan Emma Brown. She married Pete Muller on Dec. 15, 1949, in Socorro, N.M. Survivors include a daughter, Marta Muller of Clovis. The family suggests memorials be to Farwell Convalescent Center, P.O. Box 890, Farwell, TX 79325 or BSA Hospice, 600 N. Tyler St., Amarillo, TX 79107. Amarillo Globe-News, Dec. 22, 2004 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- New Mexico Harry L. Patton CLOVIS, N.M. - Harry L. Patton, 74, died Sunday, Dec. 19, 2004. Services will be at 2 p.m. today in Muffley Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Perkins Patton officiating. Mr. Patton was born Oct. 6, 1930, to Perkins L. and Katherine Garvin Patton. He was an attorney and served as City of Clovis attorney for 29 years. Survivors include a daughter, Kathryn Travis of Clovis; a son, Bill Patton of Lubbock, Texas; and three grandchildren. The family suggests memorials be to Meals-on-Wheels of the DAV in Clovis. Amarillo Globe-News, Dec. 22, 2004 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Earl Dean Wilson MELROSE, N.M. - Earl Dean Wilson, 63, died Saturday, Dec. 18, 2004, in Amarillo, Texas. Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday in Melrose Cemetery. Arrangements are by Schooler-Gordon Funeral Directors, 5400 S. Bell St., in Amarillo. Survivors include three sons, Justin Wilson of Saguache, Colo., Dale Wilson of Moffat, Colo., and Larry Dean Wilson of Corpus Christi, Texas; a daughter, Tessa Schmittel of Saguache; three sisters, Martha Blais of Melrose and Carrol Milford and Luretta Phillips, both of Amarillo; and eight grandchildren. Amarillo Globe-News, Dec. 22, 2004 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Elsewhere Evelyn Bamson Lumry: 1913-2004 Evelyn Bamson Lumry DALLAS - Evelyn Bamson Lumry, 91, formerly of Canyon, died Sunday, Dec. 19, 2004. Services will be at 2 p.m. today in First United Methodist Church of Canyon with the Rev. Clark Williams and the Rev. Donna Johnston officiating. Burial will be in Memory Gardens Cemetery in Amarillo by Brooks Funeral Directors of Canyon and Happy. Mrs. Lumry, 91, passed away peacefully in Dallas on Dec. 19, 2004, after a short illness. She was born Feb. 11, 1913, on the family farm near Wynne, Ark. Her parents were William B. Bamson and Coral Chamberlin Bamson. She graduated from Wynne High School and attended Arkansas State University and Memphis State University. She taught in Arkansas public schools for a few years. She married Lieutenant Colonel Raymond H. Lumry in San Diego, Calif., on Feb. 15, 1948, and enjoyed being an Army wife for the next 16 years. She was a devoted, lifelong Methodist and was a member of First United Methodist Church of Canyon. She served on its administrative board and was a lay delegate to the Northwest Texas Annual Conference two times. She taught youth Sunday school classes for several years and was a member of Crusader Sunday school class for 45 years. She was a longtime member of the Sue Hite Study Club and was an associate member of the Canyon Association of Retired Teachers and School Personnel. For several years, she worked with Cub Scouts and Girl Scouts. She was an avid traveler and, with her husband, traveled in all 50 states and 45 countries on six continents. She enjoyed gardening and flower growing and arranging. Evelyn was a loving wife, mother and grandmother, a loyal member of her church and community and a wonderful friend to everyone she met. She will be missed in death as she was loved in life. She was preceded in death by her parents; five brothers; and three sisters. Survivors include her husband, Col. Raymond H. Lumry; a son, Dr. William R. Lumry and wife, Rose, of Dallas; a daughter, Sharon E. Lawler and husband, Peter, of Lexington, Mass.; a grandson, Randall Lumry of Dallas; and two granddaughters, Ariel Lumry of Dallas and Paige Lawler of Lexington. The family suggests memorials be to First United Methodist Church of Canyon, 1818 Fourth Ave., Canyon, TX 79015. Visitation will be from 7 to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home. Amarillo Globe-News, Dec. 21, 2004 -----------------------------------------------------------------------------